life's challenge.

Seth Godin on The Great Discontent

“The opportunity of a lifetime is to pick yourself. Quit waiting to get picked; quit waiting for someone to give you permission; quit waiting for someone to say you are officially qualified and pick yourself. It doesn’t mean you have to be an entrepreneur or a freelancer, but it does mean you stand up and say, ‘I have something to say. I know how to do something. I’m doing it. If you want me to do it with you, raise your hand.’”

i am a bridesmaid.

My brother is getting married to an amazing girl. Therefor she deserves an amazing bachelorette!

The other bridesmaids and I have come up with the idea of throwing a theatrically themed bachelorette. 

Nina's last performance before her next feature, 'Married Life'.

Here is the beautifully designed save the dates by Kerith Pretorius.

different angle.

I am studying to be an Art director at AAA School of advertising, and currently loving it! 

Yet... 

I have so many people telling me that I am just going to be selling lies, promoting all that is wrong in the 

world & that I will end up taking Cocaine. 

Yes there is that side to advertising, known as BAD Advertising. 

(And I can never do Cocaine as I am allergic to Codene in Myprodole, which is apparently in Cocaine. Just saying.) There is so much room for great advertising or should I say entertainment that can really put a smile on peoples diles and actually make a positive difference. 

C'maaan people- lets quit on the negativity! 

bicycle conversations.

Most people know that I have an absolute love for bicycles- the old school ones of course. They have so much quirk and the ones with the basket make my day. You are welcome to call me silly. But... don't speak too quickly. These awesome inventions are not only super cute and styling but they can really get a conversation going. I recently got my dream internship, by chatting about my love for bicycles in the interview. 

Moral of the story; quit holding back on your passions, as quirky as they can be!

[photo taken in Central Park while on a morning stroll]

keep it clean cut.

There is nothing more flattering than a 'clean cut'! Frills can be great, but there is a time and place for them...where as the classic clean cut can be dressed up or down very easily. Just saying.

across the waters.

Brooklyn Bridge really is a creative master piece. If only we weren't moving towards the cubism movement in design and still paid such attention to detail.

contrast.

If I were to live in New York for that year or two, I would definitely want to live in Bryant Park. I love the contrast with the built up skyscrapers and the somewhat mystical trees. 

Bryant Park was the first place I went to when I arrived in New York. Myself and two friends had the privilege to sit under those mystical trees, drink a vanilla latte from Starbucks and listen to the OXFORD alternatives acappella group.

new perspective.

I ventured off to New York city with all of my preconceptions, only to have them all completely altered. 

Amazing trip, beautiful sites and huge learning curve. 

A learning curve that opened my eyes to the fact that one day I wouldn't mind working in New York for a year or two, but Cape Town is the place to be right now. 

So much potential, and all with people that have such beautiful character.

In short- I like to consider myself as a true and proud Capetonian, who loves to travel. 

-This photograph is taken whilst driving over the Brooklyn Bridge.-

new york soon.

I am off to New York on Monday with my best friend and soon to be sister-in-law. Girls dream?

i want to do this one day.

There is something magical about this, somewhat surreal. Love it.

would be rather nice.

true words.

thecoastaltheory

i'm going to throw a party like this one day...

...and wear a dress like that!

it shall provide you with the odd giggle and smirk.

If you are wanting to realise how boring your life is...go check out tomandmattcycle.com. These two individuals have embarked on the most epic adventure... on a bicycle! 

black and white is the shiz niz.

Here are just a few of one of my friends designs... pretty cool stuff! Must go check it out- go ahead! (click me, click me)

He made this for his Pops birthday. Amazing.

gorgeous.

There is something so flattering about a low back. Loving this look!

allthingsstylish

cool spaces.

accessories do so much.

small things.

My cousin is getting married in June and my brother in September... Weddings are on the mind! I found such lovely wedding stationary/ invites- often the things that are taken for granted. I strongly believe that the small things, attention to detail, are what make something nice become wonderful. 

neutrally devine.

words for the week.

feel attached to it already.

I am drawn to all things vintage. I'm not sure what it is, possibly the story behind them... the idea that not all things are perfect yet they can still be beautiful. Actually, that's it. I love that. This old typewriter may have not been perfect, hell we now have computers... but it sure made a difference.

whimsical is wonderful.

scarily beautiful.

delicate.

Daydream lilly